Wind forecast Crossmaglen today

Wind in Crossmaglen right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Crossmaglen

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 23 km/h (4 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 11:00. Speeds are in km/h with miles per hour underneath. Direction is where the wind comes from.

Seven-day gust outlook

The windiest day of the week is Fri 9/10 with gusts to 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Crossmaglen

Crossmaglen, or Crois Mhic Lionnáin, is an inland settlement in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Wind conditions here are influenced by its position approximately 17 km from the coast. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, often associated with Atlantic weather systems. Gusts typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during these frontal systems. While the county's mean 10 m wind speed is approximately 3.5-5.5 m/s, local topography in Crossmaglen will modify this. Being inland, wind speeds are generally less than those experienced directly on exposed coastlines. The Wind Agent provides live data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these dynamics.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Crossmaglen follows the general trend for inland areas of Ulster. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when Atlantic depressions are most frequent and intense. During these months, strong winds and significant gusts are more common. Conversely, summer and autumn are generally calmer, aligning with the county's pattern of being among the calmest regions during these seasons. While sea breezes can develop on summer afternoons in coastal areas, Crossmaglen's inland location means this effect is less direct. However, general atmospheric stability changes seasonally, affecting wind strength and direction.

Exposure and shelter

Crossmaglen is situated in an inland county characterised by open drumlin farmland, which offers limited natural shelter from the wind. While the Ring of Gullion and Slieve Gullion are present elsewhere in the county, their direct sheltering effect on Crossmaglen depends on specific local topography. Buildings and other structures within the town will provide localised shelter, creating areas of reduced wind speed in their lee. Conversely, open spaces and elevated points within and around Crossmaglen will experience greater exposure. Wind funnelling can occur between structures or through gaps in terrain, potentially leading to localised increases in wind speed.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind forecasts is valuable for several activities in and around Crossmaglen. For the agri-food sector and apple growing, wind speed and direction are critical for spraying operations, ensuring even application and minimising drift. Strong winds can also affect livestock and crop protection. In manufacturing and logistics, wind conditions can impact outdoor operations, the stability of structures, and the movement of goods. For general farming, timing silage cutting and other field work often depends on calmer wind conditions. For those involved in local sports, such as GAA, or walking, wind forecasts help in planning activities and assessing comfort levels due to wind chill.

Near Crossmaglen

Crossmaglen is in Co. Armagh, one of 8 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (46 km), Dunsany (63 km) and Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (69 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 73 km away.

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